Contact the police and file a report if there is harassing behavior from the abuser or their friends. Law Enforcement should be able to explain what legal action you can take. If you are in Arizona you have Kaity’s Law to protect you. See the “Know Your Rights” web page for more information.

Consider changing your phone number and be careful about who you give your new number to.

Put the word out – Let the people that care about you know & keep them updated, they will look out for you.

Have a buddy system. Make sure you are with someone when you are out. If you are unable to find someone to accompany you don’t go. Your safety is more important than anything.

Exercise caution when answering the door at home. Use the peep hole. If you are home alone, and are not expecting anyone, do not go to the door if someone knocks or rings the bell.

When someone puts an end to a violent relationship, the situation can become quite a bit more dangerous for them. Therefore, it is very important that a safety plan is created and followed for quite awhile afterwards. Even if you don’t think the abuser will bother you it would not hurt to take some of these suggestions into consideration….